West Virginia in the Civil War
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Introductory article on West Virginia in the Civil War, by Dr. Mark A. Snell for the West Virginia Encyclopedia
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When the Civil War came to Marion County
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It seems to be time for a new trend in tourism, heritage or historical tourism that is. Heritage tourism encompasses many things: seeing the sites of meaningful places, trying the
John Brown's Harpers Ferry Raid
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On the evening of October 16, 1859 John Brown, a staunch abolitionist, and a group of his supporters left their farmhouse hide-out en route to Harpers Ferry. Descending upon the town in the early hour...
On This Day in West Virginia History - November 26
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The West Virginia Archives and History web site offers detailed information on the state's history, outlines the documents available in the State Archives, and provides assistance in conducting geneal...Suppose that the name Kanawha had not been changed. What would its postal abbreviation be: KW? KA?
On This Day in West Virginia History - November 23
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The West Virginia Archives and History web site offers detailed information on the state's history, outlines the documents available in the State Archives, and provides assistance in conducting geneal...
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It is not an understatement to say that David W. Mellott's and Mark A. Snell's regimental history marks a seminal turning point in West Virginia's Civil War historiography. A century-long drought exis...It is a solid book. I reviewed it for another journal, but it hasn't appeared as yet. Funny story: I had actually purchased the book and was reading it when they approached me to examine it. I could have saved myself some money!
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